"Blessed & Highly Favored"| EP.17

On this episode of 808’s & Convo, we start with the spectacle that had the world watching: Bad Bunny’s NFL Super Bowl Halftime Show. From the visuals to the setlist to the cultural statements, we break down the highlights, the symbolism, and whether it lived up to the hype of one of the biggest stages in entertainment.Next up, we dive deep into J. Cole’s alleged final album, “The Fall Off”. Did Cole close the curtain on his career the right way? We discuss standout records, lyrical moments, production choices, and whether this truly feels like a farewell…or just another chapter in a calculated rollout.Then we get petty. Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda trolling Ja Rule on a first-class flight has the timeline debating: is this harmless hip-hop humor, or are we watching grown men relive early 2000s beef? At what point does legacy outweigh long-standing grudges?We also touch on Cardi B, currently on tour and making it clear she doesn’t want ICE presence at any of her show stops. Is this artist activism, optics, or drawing a line between performance spaces and politics? We unpack the implications.Album reviews to close it out:• Don Toliver – Octane• DaBaby – BE MORE GRATEFULBars, production, replay value, and cultural positioning, we give honest takes across the board.No safe takes. Just real conversation. Tap in. 🎙️Opening Set List:I Like It- Cardi B feat. Bad Bunny & J BalvinMR. OCTOBER- Bad BunnyEl Apagón- Bad BunnyNUEVAYoL- Bad BunnySend us Fan Mail